If you want to connect your computer to a wireless network, you’ll need to know the name of the network (SSID) and the password. If you don’t know the password, you’ll need to ask the network’s owner.

To connect to a wireless network:

1. Open the Network and Sharing Center.

2. In the left pane, click Change adapter settings.

3. In the Network Connections window, right-click the wireless network connection and select Properties.

4. In the Properties window, click the Security tab.

5. Under Security type, select the type of security your network uses.

6. If you don’t know the …